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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The beginning years of British conquest can be described as __________.
(a) A slow but progressive campaign by the Romans.
(b) A swing of victories between both parties.
(c) The Romans fighting against a brick wall with no arms.
(d) A rollover of the British isle by the Romans.

2. What undertone does Mattingly suggest is written in "The Agricola"?
(a) Agricola single-handedly conquered Britain.
(b) The Roman Empire should never have tried to conquer Germany.
(c) A political tone of moderation.
(d) The emperor is too egocentric to see the Empire's weaknesses.

3. Tacitus noted that __________ were often confused with Germans by the "civilized."
(a) The Gauls.
(b) The Celtics.
(c) The Spaniards.
(d) The Osi.

4. Where did Rome tend to enact its rules?
(a) They were unsuccessful in doing so.
(b) In the cities and money classes.
(c) In the conquered colonies.
(d) Amongst the impoverished rural areas.

5. According to Mattingly, what was most important to Tacitus in his life?
(a) His family.
(b) His career.
(c) The reigning emperor.
(d) His mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Tacitus provide so much British history in "The Agricola"?

2. Mattingly believes Tacitus underrated what about Rome and Germany's relationship?

3. What did Tacitus deny existed in Germany?

4. What was one way a non-native established Roman citizenship?

5. Why did Rome want to conquer Britain?

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